8/24/06   Canon finally announces the rebel XT upgrade.  Big surprise with the 10.1MP sensor.  Plus three new "A" series replacements.  Check 'em out below.     The new Rebel XTi / EOS 400D 10.1MP CMOS Dust reduction system 2.5" LCD  230,000 pixels Improved autofocus and burst mode In stores mid-sept, 06 $799 body only, $899 with kit lens   Canon powershot A710 IS 7.1MP Optical image stabilization 2.5" LCD 230,000 pixels 2 AAs 16MB card included, WOW! In stores Oct, 06  $399     Canon powershot A640 10MP CCD 35mm - 140mm 2.5" LCD 4 AAs In stores Oct, 06  $399   Canon powershot A630 8.0MP 35mm - 140mm 2.5" LCD 4 AAs In stores Oct 06  $299

8/23/06   Olympus today released details for a whole bundle of new cameras, including a new look SP-510 with ISO 4000! I'll have to see what that sample looks like.  It'll be at a lower res than normal, but you can get up to 1600 at full res.  Looks like they're still using the same zoom lens as 4 years ago.   7.1MP 38mm-380mm  10x Digital image stabilization - through ISO manipulation 21MB internal memory Uses 4 AAs In stores sept, 06 for $329

8/21/06   Pentax announced today the addition of two new cameras, the Optio A20 and Optio M20, both will replace current models.   Optio A20 10MP 3x zoom Image stabilization In stores Oct for $350 Optio M20 7MP 3x zoom AA batteries In stores sept for under $200